TikTok reportedly developing new version of app ahead of planned US sale | TechCrunch
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TikTok is preparing a new version of its app for U.S. users, aiming for a launch on September 5. The current app will be discontinued in March of next year, requiring users to download the new version to maintain access to the platform. This plan coincides with President Donald Trump discussing a potential sale deal with China. The deadline for decisions related to the TikTok ban has been extended to September 17, marking the third extension of the timeline.
TikTok is developing a new version of its app for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the app to a group of investors.
The company reportedly plans to launch the new app on September 5, while the existing app will stop working in March of next year.
TikTok users in the U.S. would have to download the new app to continue to use the social network.
President Donald Trump stated that he would begin talking to China this week about a possible deal regarding the sale of the short-video app.
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